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reusing

/ˌriːˈjuːzɪŋ/

/ˌriˈjuzɪŋ/

reusingnoun

Translations

réutilisation

Reusing old jars for storage is an effective way to reduce waste.

La réutilisation de vieux bocaux pour le rangement est un moyen efficace de réduire les déchets.

Definitions

The act of using something again, often for a different purpose than it was originally intended.

Reusing old jars for storage is an effective way to reduce waste.

Synonyms

reusinggerund / present participle

/riːˈjuːzɪŋ/

/riˈjuzɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something currently being used again.

Translations

Additional translations

de réutilisationEmploi adjectival, surtout technique ou contextuel.

Definitions

In the process of being used again or adapted for a new purpose.

The reusing machinery cleans and processes the bottles.

reuseverb

reusing

ing-form

reused

Past Simple

reused

Past Participle

reusing

ing-form

/ˌriːˈjuːz/

/ˌriˈjuz/

Translations

réutiliser

She decided to reuse the glass jars for storing spices.

Elle a décidé de réutiliser les bocaux en verre pour y ranger des épices.

Additional translations

réemployerPlus formel ; particulièrement naturel pour des objets, matériaux ou éléments déjà utilisés.

Definitions

To use something again after it has been used.

She decided to reuse the glass jars for storing spices.

To employ something for a different purpose than it was originally intended.

The artist reused old newspapers to create a collage.

Synonyms

Antonyms

reusenoun

Definitions

The action or practice of using something again, whether for its original purpose or for a different function.

The reuse of glass bottles can significantly reduce waste.

A single act or instance of using something again.

Each reuse of the fabric bag helps reduce plastic consumption.

The practice of incorporating existing software components, code, or data in a new system or context (computing).

Code reuse shortens development time and improves reliability.

reuseadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for the practice of using items again instead of discarding them.

The city opened a reuse shop to encourage waste reduction.